Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
Elcometer

Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector

Pine Item #54255

The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector is a professional-grade, low-voltage instrument that sets a new standard in holiday detection for thin and delicate coatings. Using the industry‑standard wet‑sponge method (≤ 90 V), it reliably identifies microscopic pores without damaging the coating—ideal for powder, thin film, or insulated finishes up to 500 µm (20 mils.

Product Capabilities

  • Voltage selection: Dual‑voltage (9 V & 90 V) or triple‑voltage (9 V, 67.5 V, 90 V for U.S. standards)

  • Max coating thickness: up to 300 µm at 9 V; 500 µm at higher voltages

  • Auto-calibration: Self-tests voltage/sensitivity on start-up or voltage change

  • Alerts: Visual LED and audible beeps signal pinhole detection and low battery

  • Wand versatility: Integral or removable wand; multiple interchangeable tips for reach and surface types

Industries of Use

  • Protective coatings & corrosion monitoring

  • Industrial finishing & powder coating lines

  • Aerospace & automotive paint testing

  • Marine & oil-and-gas structures

  • Pipeline & tank inspections

  • Pipeline refurbishment & infrastructure maintenance

Features:

1. Wet‑sponge pinhole testing: Uses low-voltage with dampened sponge to avoid coating damage:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}.

2. Voltage modes: 270/3 model: 9 V + 90 V; 270/4 adds 67.5 V (U.S. standard):contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}.

3. Auto calibration: 4‑second self-test on power-up or voltage change:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}.

4. Alarm indicators: LED flash and beep when a defect is found; separate LED for battery status:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}.

5. Wand and accessories: Interchangeable wands—including rollers, telescopic extensions—and snag-proof quick-release cables:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}.

Applications:

1. Pinpoint pinholes in powder coatings on steel panels

2. Inspect insulated pipe systems without breaking coating integrity

3. QA testing on automotive body panels for porosity

4. Marine hull & deck coating inspections

5. Internal tank lining validation

6. Structural steel coating checks in fabrication shops

7. Pipeline weld seam integrity tests

8. Industrial equipment reset coating inspections

9. Thin-film electronic component coatings

10. Spot checks during multi-stage coating processes

11. Field maintenance checks in remote or hard-to-reach areas

12. Protective coating audit during asset commissioning

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Specifications

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Specification Details
Voltage Ranges 270/3: 9 V & 90 V
270/4: 9 V, 67.5 V & 90 V
Coating Thickness 9 V: ≤ 300 µm (12 mils)
67.5 V/90 V: ≤ 500 µm (20 mils)
Sensitivity 9 V: 90 kΩ ±5%
67.5 V: 125 kΩ ±5%
90 V: 400 kΩ ±5%
Battery Life 9 V: ~200 hr
67.5 V: ~100 hr
90 V: ~80 hr
(3× AA batteries)
Dimensions 210 × 42 × 37 mm (8.3 × 1.7 × 1.5 in)
Weight ≈ 610 g (21 oz) incl. batteries & wand
Operating Temp Range 0 °C to 50 °C
Standards AS 3894.2; ASTM D5162-A/G6/G62-A; BS 7793-2; ISO 8289-A/14654; JIS K6766; NACE RP/SP0188; TM0384
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